About Lance
I've come a long way since being found as a stray cat at Casey's Gas Station at 266th and IN-19. This was in May, and my finder brought me to the HSHC. I got adopted in June and lived with my owner for three and a half months. Then she surrendered me to the shelter in October. I'm not sure why, because I am a friendly, sociable cat who really loves people. I'm even good with little kids aged 8, 7, and 3. I am a 3.5-year-old, grey and buff Tabby, already neutered. I enjoy being picked up and held; just call me Lance the lap cat. I love to play with fringe and shoelaces. I skillfully use cat scratchers. I don't even mind going into a cat carrier. And my owner describes me as a sweet and curious kitty. The interviewer lady (IL) was immediately attracted to my little meows and hopeful facial expressions. I wanted her to pet me so much that I made noises until she opened the door to my condo. Of course, I curled up in her lap for some welcome cuddles. Then she let me roam around the cattery to sniff everything I saw. When she returned me to my home and closed the door, I meowed at her to come back! I was neutered when I first arrived. The medical examination revealed I had tapeworms, for which I was treated. I was also very thin, dehydrated, and all four paws were scabbed over. I have had some GI issues, and the shelter has prescribed GI Biome food to help improve my digestion. I am feeling so much better with all the TLC. The HSHC staff has vital information to share with you to make my transition to your home successful. I can't wait to meet you! 12-2-25
Important Notice: A “meet and greet” with any existing dogs in your home is required, supervised by our team in our play areas. We encourage bringing your family and current dogs, especially if traveling from afar. Cats are not required for a meet and greet.
Adoption Hours: Daily 12-5PM, closed Wednesdays. No appointment needed, unless the dog or cat is in foster! Apply and then call us at 317-773-4974 to set up a meet and greet with an pet in foster care.
Dog Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $200
- 1-4 years: $100
- 5-9 years: $55
- 10+ years: $35
*The non-refundable hold fee is $40.
Included with Dog Adoptions:
- Heartworm Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Cat Adoption Fees:
- Under 1 year: $100
- 1-4 years: $65
- 5-9 years: $35
- 10+ years: $25
Included with Cat Adoptions:
- Feline Leukemia/FIV Test (age appropriate)
- At least one round of age appropriate vaccinations
- At least one round of flea/tick preventative
- Complimentary Bag of Food
- Complimentary Wellness Exam & Rabies Vaccine
Adoption Process
Understand the process and what to know before applying to adopt an animal at HSHC.
Adoption Policies
Get answers to all of your FAQs about pet adoption at HSHC and understand our policies.
Not Quite Ready To Adopt?
You can make an immeasurable impact by opening your home and your heart to an animal in need. Fostering is a great opportunity to introduce a pet into your home without making a lifelong commitment. Many of our foster humans end up adopting their fostered animals, but many also choose to just provide the temporary shelter and love our animals need to get through a trying time.
